Clays Collection

Montague Buildings, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Montague Buildings, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. The Montague Buildings in were constructed around 1900 on the site of a former quarry and have been home to many retailers over the years

Motorcyclists at sunset, Bardenas Reales, Ebro Valley, Biosphere Reserve, Navarra, Spain

WW2 - R. A. F. Air Gunnery Training
A photograph which shows some British WW2 Royal Air Force men in air gunnery training, the instructor releases clays for the gunner to pick them off from inside the turret. Date: circa 1940s

Photograph of Acorn PH, Stifford Clays, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 12954

Ships lying off Flushing, 1869. Artist: Clays, Paul Jean (1819-1900)
Ships lying off Flushing, 1869. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Henry Clays Home
HENRY CLAYs home at Ashland, Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Date: 1852

Alexandre Brongniart (1770-1847) French geologist and mineralogist. He introduced term Jurassic for Cotswold clays and limestones. Director of Sevres porcelain factory 1800-1847

Ritten Plateau, Tyrol, Italy - Erdpyramids
The Renon/Ritten Plateau - the spectacular and bizarre Earth pyramids (Erdpyramids). The raw material for the earth pyramids comes from moraine clays deposited by the main Eisack valley glacier

Coastline with geological rock formations and Kimmeridge clay erosion, Chapmans Pool, Dorset, England, november

Dead trees on river estuary foreshore after falling over small cliff of exposed London Clay, Nacton Shore, River Orwell, Suffolk, England, february

View of sand dunes comprising of different coloured sands, caused by decomposed basalt gullies of ferralitic soil, red colour caused by iron sesquioxydes

Rock fall at Hengistbury Head in Dorset, UK. The headland is composed of alternating layers of sedimentary rock. One of the layers

Chalk cliffs, Dorset
Chalk cliffs of the Dorset coast at Worbarrow Bay, UK, looking west to Mupe Bay in the middle distance and Portland Bill on the horizon

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"Exploring the Multifaceted World of Clays: From Air Gunnery Training to Geological Wonders" During World War II, clays played a crucial role in R. A. F. Air gunnery training, providing aspiring pilots with realistic target practice. As the sun sets over Bardenas Reales in Navarra, Spain, motorcyclists ride through the breathtaking Biosphere Reserve, surrounded by clay formations that have stood the test of time. A captivating photograph captures Acorn PH in Stifford Clays, Essex - a place where locals gather and share stories amidst the charm of clay brick buildings. In 1963, artist Michael Walters immortalized Montague Buildings in Mexborough, South Yorkshire. The intricate details showcase how clay has shaped our architectural heritage. Paul Jean Clays' masterpiece transports us back to 1869 when ships peacefully lay off Flushing. His skilled brushstrokes capture both maritime beauty and the timeless essence of clay. Henry Clay's home stands as a testament to his legacy - a man who left an indelible mark on American politics and history. Returning to Acorn PH in Stifford Clays once more through striking photographs reminds us of its significance as a gathering place for friends and neighbors bound by their shared love for this unique location. Alexandre Brongniart's contributions as a French geologist and mineralogist introduced groundbreaking knowledge about various types that continue to shape our understanding today. The Erdpyramids on Italy's Ritten Plateau showcase nature's artistic prowess with towering clay formations that leave visitors awestruck by their sheer magnificence. Chapmans Pool along Dorset's coastline reveals geological wonders created by Kimmeridge clay erosion. This natural phenomenon serves as a reminder of Earth's constant transformation over time.